Polyalphaolefin (PAO)

Polyalphaolefin (PAO) is a synthetic industrial gear oil formulated on polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stock. It is offered in ISO VG 150, ISO VG 220, ISO VG 320, ISO VG 460.

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  • Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C153cStASTM D445
  • Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C18.9cStASTM D445
  • Viscosity index151ASTM D2270
  • Pour point-48°CASTM D97

Grades & published data

All grades side by side

Typical values from the product data sheet, each with its test method.

PropertyISO VG 150ISO VG 220ISO VG 320ISO VG 460Method
Kinematic viscosity at 40 °CcSt153221320461ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity at 100 °CcSt18.924.833.643.5ASTM D445
Viscosity index151153160166ASTM D2270
Pour point°C-48-42-39-39ASTM D97
Flash point (Cleveland open cup)°C256256258262ASTM D92
Density at 15 °Cg/cm³0.8580.8610.8630.865ASTM D4052
Foaming, Sequence I (24 °C)ml/ml5/05/05/00/0ASTM D892
Foaming, Sequence II (93.5 °C)ml/ml10/010/010/010/0ASTM D892
Foaming, Sequence III (24 °C after 93.5 °C)ml/ml5/05/05/00/0ASTM D892
Four-ball weld loadkgf250250250250ASTM D2783

Overview

Polyalphaolefin (PAO) is a synthetic industrial gear oil formulated on polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stock. It is offered in ISO VG 150, ISO VG 220, ISO VG 320, ISO VG 460.

The specification table lists, for each grade, kinematic viscosity at 40 °C and 100 °C, viscosity index, pour point, flash point and four-ball weld load, each with its test method. Share operating conditions with our technical team to confirm the grade before supply.

Application

Industrial gearboxes specifying a synthetic oil

Gear units whose manufacturer calls for a PAO-based gear oil.

Feature

Published values

ISO VG 150: KV40 153 cSt, KV100 18.9 cSt, VI 151, pour point -48 °C; ISO VG 220: KV40 221 cSt, KV100 24.8 cSt, VI 153, pour point -42 °C; ISO VG 320: KV40 320 cSt, KV100 33.6 cSt, VI 160, pour point -39 °C; ISO VG 460: KV40 461 cSt, KV100 43.5 cSt, VI 166, pour point -39 °C.

Feature

Viscosity grades checked against ISO 3448

Published kinematic viscosity at 40 °C sits inside the ISO 3448 tolerance (mid-point ±10 %) for ISO VG 150 (153 cSt); ISO VG 220 (221 cSt); ISO VG 320 (320 cSt); ISO VG 460 (461 cSt).

Feature

Extended test set

Besides viscosity, the published data includes four-ball weld load, flash point (COC) and foaming tendency.

Questions

How do I choose the grade?

Start from the equipment manufacturer's viscosity recommendation at operating temperature. The ISO VG number is the mid-point kinematic viscosity at 40 °C (ISO 3448), and each grade's published values are listed separately.

Documents & supply

  • TDSTechnical Data SheetProperties, test methods and guidanceRequest
  • SDSSafety Data SheetHazards, handling, storage and transportRequest
  • COACertificate of AnalysisIssued per batch, with its test resultsRequest
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